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By: Jose

Jose — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:58:46 +0000

I had bought my 40D used and could not get a goot definition on the shots, despite the focusing seem perfect, took it to service returned with a cleaning but still the same. Yesterday got a new model and have exactly the same problem. I use the top quality setting, but can not get sharp images either in automatic or manual mode or using a stand, like I used with my former S2 IS, and even colours seem a bit washed out. Wish I had bought a Nikon. It looks as if the sensor is not located at the accurate distance so not have the chance to capture the picture accurately, despite the lenses are well focused.

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:00:29 +0000

I had the same problem with a 40D and 24-105 f4 “L” lens. Found that the lens was not the issue. Shots were out of focus and exposure was over or under almost every time. Disgusted, I sent it back. In March I ordered a 40D with the 24-70 2.8 “L”. Camera and lens is perfect. Found others in the Oct - Dec 2007 timeframe had issues with the camera.

By: Weave

Weave — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 01:38:03 +0000

I’m having the same problem. Got one of the very first ones in Seattle, and am amazed at how out of focus things are. Using the Rebel until the 40D gets fixed.

By: Don

Don — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 03:50:07 +0000

Yep, The day I received my 40D I emailed Canon support as I suspected a problem. It has since been back to Canon 3 times and still does not take a good picture. They have it focusing better but the pictures do not look as good as pictures taken with the older 10D or the XTI. Canon keeps refusing to replace the camera. I would suggest a serions look at Nikon or some other brand as Canon QA and abiltiy to stand behind their product is going down hill.

By: DJ

DJ — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 02:59:12 +0000

My wife is on her second 40D now. Both have that exact same problem. Very frustrating.

By: Doug

Doug — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:42:36 +0000

I just got my 40D back from Canon after sending it in because the AI Servo focusing is downright awful. I do a lot of sports photography and I can’t get this thing to get a good shot to save my life. It is completely hit or miss. My 30D did a great job. I got it back after they said they made some “electrical adjustments” and it is no better than it was before. Very disappointed in this camera right now. Guess it’s going back to Canon again to see if they can get it right this time or replace the camera altogether. I’d even be happy with a 30D replacement at this point.

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Mary Davis — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 20:00:02 +0000

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By: DJ

DJ — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 02:19:33 +0000

My wife just got a 40D and the pictures looks awful compared to her 20D. I think it’s the same problem. The pictures are darker and lack detail, somewhat blurry.

By: Steven Johnson

Steven Johnson — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:28:16 +0000

I have had a 40D for several months and figured the out of focus problem was just sometihng I had to live with. Auto focus is off at any distance. If I do the live view with the 10 power viewer I can get it better, but not to the level I would expect a Canon to give. My 8700 Nikon and my XT gave sharp images. Even my little 6.1 meg Sony gives better photos. I figured I had a lemon. Near as I can tell you guys are saying it can be fixed, so thanks for the info.